The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys discussing the expectations for the Buffs this season. If it doesn’t go well this season, then when? Zach reviews his Morgan Wallen experience from last weekend. We then turn to the loss of KCP, how do the Nuggets fill his absence? How much of losing KCP came down to the new NBA CBA going forward? A big domino of the Avs offseason fell today, what are the guy’s thoughts on the Avs move?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into a potential future Hall of Famer joining the Nuggets. Would Russell Westbrook be a fit in Denver? Would Westbrook be alright accepting a role coming off the bench? Today’s “Three Count” includes Zach Wilson getting engaged and a wild story about Michael Jordan. We finish up the show with some rumors of Paul George of Klay Thompson being on the Nuggets radar but not getting a deal done.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a national outlet’s week by week prediction of the Colorado Buffaloes season. What do the guys consider a successful season for the Buffs? Will the Buffs be participating in a bowl game? After KCP was reported to be signing with the Orlando Magic, the guys question how the Nuggets are going to replace his production? How can the Nuggets maximize their window to win another championship? We take a look back at Denver sports history and which athlete had the biggest impact in the shortest amount of time?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into the possibility of Russell Westbrook joining the Nuggets. Is Westbrook too much of a “me” guy to be a Nugget? Can Russell fill in that “dawg” mentality that left with Bruce Brown? The Avalanche brought back a player in free agency on a team friendly deal, are the Avs done making moves this offseason? We wrap up the show with what we are watching tonight including the US Men’s Soccer team in action tonight and more.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys debating who the biggest villain is in Denver sports history. According to an Athletic report, the Nuggets have interest in former All-Star, Klay Thompson, would Thompson be a fit if KCP walks? Would Klay or Christan Braun be the fifth starter? Our own Nathan MacKinnon, took home some hardware at the NHL awards last night, will it be his first of many MVP’s? Who will be the most successful skill position player for the Broncos this season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and John Davis dive into the Broncos and if this upcoming season is about winning. 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis joins the show. What does Mike make of the Broncos QB competition? Who are the potential breakout players in training camp? Will the Broncos make a move to add another TE to the team? We pivot to the CU Buffs and the high ranking of the team and offense in the new NCAA football video game coming out. What upgrades can we expect form the new offensive and defensive coordinators?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and John react to the trade involving Reggie Jackson. How are the Nuggets setting up the bench? Will the Nuggets go young and play recent draft picks more? Was this a power move by Calvin Booth to play his guys? We then play “Phil in the Blank”, what current Bronco looking for an extension would Phil like to bring back the most? We continue our conversation centered around the Nuggets, Jamal Murray and a KCP replacement. We finish up the hour with who the guy’s think is the biggest villain in Denver sports history.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and John give their one word to describe the upcoming Broncos season. Will the Broncos be a case of “addition by subtraction” and have a surprising season? Is the 2024 season about winning or gaining momentum heading into 2025? Could we see the CU Buffs make a run at the Big 12 Championship? Do the guys agree with the new EA Sports NCAA Football game ranking of the Buffs? We wrap up the show with what we will be watching this weekend and some NHL talk.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with the guys reacting to the breaking news of the Nuggets. Is Jamal Murray worth the proposed contract extension that NBA insiders are reporting is coming? Are we surprised that KCP is declining his player option with the Nuggets? We react to some interesting quotes from Nuggets GM, Calvin Booth, does it sound like the Nuggets are ready to move on if KCP is not back next season? The Nuggets made their first-round draft pick last night, who did they get and how does he fit?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what’s more likely: a 1,000 yard receiver, a 1,000 yard rusher, of a double-digit sack artist? Where do the guys differ on their list and what surprise receiver does Phil think can go for 1,000? Today’s “Three Count” includes the NHL Hart Trophy, an NFL lawsuit, and some Colorado connections in the upcoming Olympics. We finish up the hour with a broader discussion on the influx of international players being drafted to the NBA.